The most delicious food in Gilan | Pinto bean stew with rice | IRAN Daily village life | خورشت لوبیا

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and money while still providing protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is a cost-effective way to make the stew, though it may lack depth.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Regular paprika can be used for flavor without the smoky notes.

Soak pinto beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced bell pepper, carrot, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add soaked beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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